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As soon as the broader discussion about the Raptor Lake stability issues began, many people were already speculating that the potential "fix" would have a deleterious effect on performance. In essence ...

A new Intel CPU has just leaked, and it's among the more intriguing new processors we've seen in some time. The Intel Processor 310 is a brand new product based on the company's latest Raptor Lake-S ...

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The number of misconceptions in the tech world can be overwhelming, but few are more frustrating than those surrounding low-resolution CPU benchmarks. We think those take the cake, but we'll admit ...